POST 42/258 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/691

SALARY : R693 096 – R789 861 per annum

CENTRE : Tintswalo Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2025). A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least one (01) year, accredited with the SANC in Trauma & Emergency Nursing Science. Diploma/Degree in nursing management.

Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.

At least six (05) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining a one (01) year post-basic qualification in Trauma & Emergency Nursing Science.

At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles.

Sound knowledge and skills in implementing disciplinary code and procedure, grievance procedure, Leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities within the limits of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Good interpersonal skills, including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling, and counselling skills.

Knowledge of financial and budgetary prescripts and processes pertaining to the relevant resources under 174 management. Insight into public health sector strategies and priorities, including the nursing strategy, standards, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing care, and computer skills in basic programs.

DUTIES : Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of the Trauma & Emergency Unit. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and supervision of all resources Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are implemented.

Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance, and any labour-related issues in terms of laid-down procedures.Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs, and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students. Monitor implementation of Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework, and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof.

Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluate data. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, and IT-related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018